Annual Report Rheinmetall ag 2007 Rheinmetall in figures Rheinmetall Group indicators 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Sales € million 4,248 3,413 3,454 3,626 4,005 Order intake € million 4,128 3,147 3,625 3,899 4,040 Order backlog (Dec. 31) € million 3,143 2,741 2,907 3,183 3,239 EBITDA € million 446 385 382 366 438 EBIT € million 204 217 225 215 270 EBT € million 120 146 170 164 213 Net income € million 68 101 118 123 150 Cash flow 1) € million 308 264 277 308 352 Capital expenditures € million 203 183 198 186 202 Amortization/depreciation € million 211 168 157 151 168 Total equity € million 731 779 875 937 1,057 Total assets € million 3,442 3,100 3,423 3,389 3,445 EBIT margin in % 4.8 6.4 6.5 5.9 6.7 ROCE 2) in % 12.3 14.9 15.2 12.5 14.5 Stock price, annual high € 28.90 41.85 55.00 66.41 74.12 Stock price, annual closing € 23.01 39.25 53.26 57.48 54.38 Stock price, annual low € 12.45 23.40 38.40 47.80 48.04 Earnings per share (EpS) € 1.72 2.64 3.19 3.41 4.15 Dividend per share € 0.64 0.74 0.90 1.00 1.30 Employees (Dec. 31) 20,888 18,283 18,548 18,799 19,185 1) As from 2006, net interest result reclassified into financing activities 2) As from 2006, CE incl. accumulated goodwill write-down Rheinmetall stock price trend in comparison to DAX and MDAX December 30, 2002, to February 26, 2008 500% 400 300 200 100 0 Dec. 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Dec. 2002 2003 2003 2004 2004 2005 2005 2006 2006 2007 2007 Rheinmetall stock MDAX DAX An overview of the Rheinmetall Group Corporate sector Automotive – Kolbenschmidt Pierburg AG KS Kolbenschmidt Locations Brazil Passenger car pistons Germany Japan Commercial vehicle pistons France India (assoc. affiliate) Large-bore pistons Czech Republic China (joint venture) Piston systems USA Mexico Pierburg Locations Air management Germany Actuators Spain Emission reduction Czech Republic Solenoid valves USA India Pierburg Pump Technology Locations Oil pumps Germany Brazil Vacuum pumps Great Britain Recirculating water and France coolant pumps Italy Mexico KS Aluminium-Technologie Locations Pressure die-cast Germany engine blocks China (joint venture) Low-pressure die-cast engine blocks Net machining KS Gleitlager Locations Metallic plain bearings Germany Permaglide® USA Continuous castings Brazil Large bearings Motor Service Locations Aftermarket components Germany France Turkey Brazil China Corporate sector Defence – Rheinmetall Defence Land Systems Locations Armoured vehicles Germany Turrets and weapon stations Support vehicles Command and functional vehicles Services/Logistics Weapon and Munitions Locations Direct fire Germany Indirect fire Switzerland Infantry Austria Protection systems USA Plant engineering Propellants Locations Propellant systems Germany Civil chemistry Switzerland Air Defence Locations Ground based air defence Switzerland Naval air defence Italy Services Canada Singapore Malaysia C4ISTAR Locations Reconnaissance Germany Command Fire control Airborne systems Simulation and Training Locations Flight simulation Germany Land simulation Maritime and process simulation Internationalization—People and Markets. It is the people and the products that shape the profile, reputation and distinctiveness of a company. Being present in a market, living and working there, understanding and fulfilling the needs of our customers—this is our philosophy. The way we think and act in the various countries is a factor that lends the Rheinmetall Group its international competence. We observe national and international markets and competitive scenarios and explore growth opportunities surfacing in the relevant economic regions of Europe, America, and Asia. With the aid of regional and segmental analyses we assess and evaluate technology, market and industry trends and their implications for our worldwide oper- ations. With application-driven R&D focused on our core capabilities and by reaching out inter- nationally we aspire to uncover new growth areas, access promising neighboring mar- ket segments in line with our strategy and by converging and focusing our resources, substantially extend market shares in the various product groups. We have sown the seeds for expansion into new markets and for our operations to branch out regionally. Rheinmetall is braced for new challenges—across borders and beyond frontiers. Contents News flashes 2007 04 Letter from the Executive Board 06 Report of the Supervisory Board 08 Group management report 2007 12 Rheinmetall on the capital markets 12 General economic conditions 16 Rheinmetall Group business trend 20 Rheinmetall AG 37 Automotive sector 38 Defence sector 42 Board compensation report 46 Statutory disclosures acc. to Art. 315(4) HGB 48 Risk and reward report 52 Prospects 58 Subsequent events 62 Consolidated financial statements 2007 65 Consolidated balance sheet 66 Consolidated income statement 67 Consolidated statement of cash flows 68 Statement of changes in equity 69 Notes (Group) 70 Major group companies 119 Management representation 120 Auditor’s opinion 121 Additional information 122 Rheinmetall AG: balance sheet, income statement 122 Corporate governance report 124 Supervisory and Executive Boards 128 Financial diary 2008 132 Imprint 133 04 News flashes News flashes 2007 Q1/2007 Q2/2007 Ward’s Auto World, one of the most important automo- The renowned Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) bile magazines in the USA, elects its ten best engines of holds one of the key automotive technology conferences 2007. Nine of the award-winners feature state-of-the-art in Detroit. The Automotive sector showcases technologies engine technology supplied by the Kolbenschmidt Pierburg and innovations designed to reduce pollutant emissions Group. and fuel consumption, improve engine performance and efficiency and minimize engine noise and vibrations. Pierburg makes its presence felt at the Symposium on International Automotive Technology 2007 held in Pune, Under the motto “Single-Source Technology” KS Alu- one of India’s key automotive centers. Supported by Pier- minum Technology opens the new production shop for the burg India, the division displays an extensive product casting and net-machining of engine blocks at its Neckars- range at the trade exhibition while demonstrating its R&D ulm site at a ceremony attended by some 300 guests from know-how in workshops held at three of India’s top vehicle politics, the business community and public authorities. manufacturers. The extraordinary stockholders’ meeting of Kolben- Motor Service expands its logistics center built in Neuen- schmidt Pierburg AG resolves to transfer the shares held stadt in 2005 from its current 7,000 m2 to 18,500 m2 and by minority stockholders to the principal stockholder consolidates its incoming goods, assembly and shipping Rheinmetall. activities as well as its finished goods warehouse at this location. At the same time, construction work starts on a Rollout for one of the Finnish army’s key armament new office building, which is due to be moved into after projects: Rheinmetall Defence Electronics hands over mid-2008. to the commanders of the Karelian Brigade the symbolic key for the Asrad-R, a state-of-the-art air defence system The Swiss Army places an order for the supply of twelve for intercepting guided missiles. Kodiak armoured engineer vehicles, which are based on the components of the tried-and-tested Leopard2 battle Rheinmetall Defence secures from the Swedish Defence tank. In addition to its role as a heavy-duty combat Matériel Administration an order to supply Birdie118 engineer vehicle—whether in military scenarios or disaster infrared aircraft decoys for protecting Swedish air force relief operations—the new-generation Kodiak can be used helicopters on foreign missions against infrared-guided to breach lanes through minefields and ensure the safety surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. of forces on difficult missions. The German Defence Ministry commissions Rheinmetall With the acquisition of a 51-percent majority in Bonn- Defence to supply another three Multi Ammunition Softkill based Chempro GmbH and its first stake in ADS Gesell- Systems (MASS) for German navy frigates. By 2009, the schaft für aktive Schutzsysteme mbH based in Lohmar, F123-class frigates Brandenburg, Bayern and Mecklenburg- Rheinmetall is expanding its position as a supplier of land Vorpommern are each to be equipped with a four-launcher forces systems. configuration of the naval protection system. Based on the Rheinmetall Asrad short-range air defence system, Rheinmetall Defence Electronics designs, develops and produces missile launchers for the new multi-purpose combat vehicle (MPCV), which is suitable for air defence purposes and for engaging surface targets. The collabo- rator on this project is the French company MBDA. An ini- tial system, close to the production stage, is to be unveiled in 2009. 05 Q3/2007 Q4/2007 In Nova Odessa, Brazil, on the site of the existing pistons The trustees of the Rheinmetall Foundation award grants factory, Kolbenschmidt Pierburg commissions a further to four up-and-coming scientists for their outstanding con- plant for producing pistons destined for the South Ameri- tribution to automotive, electrical and control engineering. can aftermarket. At Equip Auto 2007, numerous visitors from all over the Pierburg’s US company receives the award from the world view the exhibits on Motor Service’s stand, including North American Die Casting Association in the aluminum a V8 aluminum engine block manufactured by KS Alu- die-casting category of less than 1 lb. for its outstanding minium-Technologie AG with Pierburg components or an performance in the design of a die-cast aluminum housing engine which demonstrates the European On-Board- serving as the base for two motorized EGR valves for the Diagnosis system in practice. International Truck and Engine Corporation. At the Tokyo Motor Show, Asia’s most important auto- At the 62nd International Motor Show, Frankfurt/Main, motive fair, Kolbenschmidt Pierburg showcases highlights Kolbenschmidt Pierburg once again exhibits ultramodern from its R&D departments.